Dawnlands

In "Dawnlands" , players can create their own epic adventure in a stunning open-world, filled with various biomes, relics, and puzzles. Survive by using the land's rich natural resources to build a home and defeat the darkness threatening to engulf the world. Cooperate with other warriors or go solo, and challenge yourself to become the chosen savior of the land.

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Reviews

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,143 reviews

graphics221 positive mentions

optimization38 negative mentions

The game has beautiful graphics and a captivating storyline.
It offers a unique blend of crafting, exploration, and survival mechanics.
The character customization options are impressive and allow for personal expression.

The game suffers from significant lag and performance issues, even on high-end devices.
There are numerous bugs, including issues with logging in and losing progress.
The combat mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making battles frustrating.

graphics
467 mentions
47 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the art style and visual appeal, particularly in open-world settings. However, numerous users report significant lag and performance issues, even on high-end devices, leading to frustration with the game's optimization. Overall, while the graphics are considered good by some, there is a strong consensus that improvements are needed to enhance performance and reduce lag, especially for lower-end devices.
- “The graphics are great with a big open world.”
- “Amazing graphics, awesome gameplay.”
- “The moment I stepped into the immersive world, I was captivated by its stunning visuals and attention to detail.”
- “The game itself runs on 20-30 average fps on lowest graphics (6g ram) which is... well, 'horribly optimized'.”
- “I can run Call of Duty Mobile and Wild Rift at the highest graphics with 0 frame drops, yet I'm lagging in Dawnlands with graphics not even at the highest setting.”
- “The graphics need to be updated.”
story
178 mentions
37 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it interesting and engaging, while others describe it as bland and predictable. Many users appreciate the open-world exploration and the integration of survival elements with the storyline, but they also note issues such as short quests, lack of character development, and frequent bugs that hinder progression. Overall, while the graphics and gameplay mechanics are praised, the narrative aspect could benefit from more depth and optimization.
- “The story mode did a great job of showing instead of telling you the mechanics and world view without limiting you.”
- “The game has an interesting storyline and personally, nothing lacks in this game.”
- “Amazing graphics and story, still needs some improvement, and the developers are really active and supportive; bugs are getting fixed day by day.”
- “The quests don't have any details on what to do.”
- “Questline and daily quests were all monotonous after a while.”
- “The story is forgettable, the animation feels cheap.”
gameplay
159 mentions
41 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its potential and unique mechanics, such as crafting and building, while also highlighting significant issues like lag, bugs, and clunky combat mechanics. Although the graphics are often described as impressive, the overall experience is marred by performance problems and a lack of polish, leading to frustration among players. Many reviewers express hope for future updates to improve gameplay smoothness and fix existing issues.
- “The story mode did a great job of showing instead of telling you the mechanics and world view without limiting you.”
- “Monster fights are real-time, crafting and building are simple and straightforward, graphics are appealing with smooth gameplay, online and single-player capabilities.”
- “Amazing graphics, awesome gameplay.”
- “There are some unique mechanics, but overall the game is too buggy at this time.”
- “The gameplay is horrible; I was looking forward to playing, but the character jitters all over, the picture disappears then reappears, and sometimes you hit something and nothing happens.”
- “The gameplay movement is very stiff, slow, and it's really annoying.”
optimization
145 mentions
22 % positive mentions
52 % neutral mentions
26 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players reporting significant lag, stuttering, and performance issues even on high-end devices. Users express frustration over the game's inability to run smoothly, often requiring them to lower graphics settings, which diminishes the visual experience. Overall, there is a strong consensus that the game needs urgent optimization improvements to unlock its full potential and enhance gameplay.
- “The game has a lot of potential to be great, but the performance is just horrible.”
- “Hoping for better optimization to unlock its full potential.”
- “The concepts of this game are very good, but it still needs a lot of optimization, like graphics, movement, combat, and others.”
- “Main problem is the lack of optimization.”
- “The game itself runs on 20-30 average fps on lowest graphics (6GB RAM), which is... well, 'horribly optimized'.”
- “This game is an unoptimized and laggy mess.”
stability
116 mentions
1 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and lag that disrupt gameplay. While some players acknowledge the game's potential and enjoy its content, the overwhelming consensus is that it requires substantial optimization to address the numerous bugs and performance issues. Overall, the experience is marred by technical problems, leading to frustration and disappointment for many users.
- “I have experienced some glitches that require a reboot of the game to get some of the menu buttons to work properly.”
- “The game is good, but some glitches make it a headache, like just recently I was playing and when I was discarding the items from the bag, it was not discarding.”
- “Game freezes and crashes constantly.”
grinding
27 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often detracting from the overall experience. While some appreciate the potential for resource gathering and crafting, many express frustration with inventory management, slow progression, and the repetitive nature of farming materials. The game is seen as enjoyable for those who embrace grinding, but it may not appeal to players who prefer a more streamlined experience.
- “However, we stopped because when we got to the third resurrection monster, grinding got so much harder and slower too.”
- “My only problem is that gathering resources to build even small structures is tedious and takes far too long.”
- “It's a grinding game, but the tools and weapons keep breaking every time and can't be repaired. Crafting is fun, but crafting the same things over and over again is really boring.”
monetization
21 mentions
14 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the absence of aggressive ads and pay-to-win mechanics, while others criticize the prevalence of microtransactions and the high cost of in-game purchases. Many users express concerns about the game's optimization and overall quality, suggesting that the monetization feels excessive given the game's glitches and performance issues. Overall, there is a call for a more balanced approach to monetization to enhance the gaming experience.
- “So far no ads and doesn't seem to be very pay to play at all.”
- “No aggressive monetization, no poor management, keep healthy communication with your clients, and update the game accordingly for a refreshing experience.”
- “This is an amazing game; my only small bother is the price of in-game purchases, just a little expensive for the amount you get for it, but other than that, the story and survival part of the game goes very well together.”
- “Overall, I can't give it more than 3 stars given all the microtransactions in single player and how it heats up my phone to the point it's hard to hold it.”
- “Tone down the monetization and get rid of the battle pass and it would be a good game.”
- “Just another cash grab game.”
music
14 mentions
43 % positive mentions
36 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the peaceful soundtrack and its fit within the game design, while others criticize it for being repetitive or lacking variety. Many users express a desire for improved music options and voice acting to enhance the overall experience. Despite the positive remarks about the soundtrack, issues like lag and optimization detract from the enjoyment of the music.
- “The music, graphics, storyline, even the menu setup is interesting to figure out.”
- “It's too bad, because the game is beautiful, well-made, with a nice soundtrack.”
- “It is a fun experience; the music is very peaceful and makes me feel good inside. I love the game design.”
- “The background music is so not good enough.”
- “If you listen closely you will notice the open world music is the same as Valheim and the sounds the boars make are exactly the same; as well as their death sounds and item drops.”
- “I hate the music in this game; it makes me bored.”
humor
7 mentions
86 % positive mentions
-29 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its goofy animations and quirky mechanics, such as the absurdity of jumping to gain speed or characters swimming through land. While some players find the humor reminiscent of other titles, the overall experience is marred by bugs and performance issues, leading to mixed feelings about its comedic elements. Despite these flaws, the game's detailed visuals and character customization options are appreciated, though they could benefit from more variety.
- “It's really fun and relaxing, but the animation is so goofy and funny looking. Besides that, everything is insanely detailed like Genshin Impact. My favorite part about this game is the character customization; it's so much better to create your own, but it needs more hair and clothing options.”
- “But there were also some UI, enemies, and destructibles that were too similar to that one game. LOL, funny.”
- “Animation is funny and there are lots of bugs, like my character swimming past the waters.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced, making it more cringeworthy than funny.”
- “I expected a lot of laughs, but the jokes are stale and the comedic timing is off.”
- “The attempts at humor are so poorly executed that they detract from the overall experience.”
character development
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Character development in the game has been criticized for being minimal, with players expressing disappointment over the lack of meaningful progression and events. While the story and character design are appreciated, the overall gameplay experience is marred by bugs and balance issues, detracting from the potential for deeper character engagement.
- “I know it just came out but I'll give my experience, the story looks nice, the character design is cool.”
- “So far so good, I love the world and character designs.”
- “There is very little character development, which is my main issue with this game. Never mind the bugs that can be fixed; the lack of events is also disappointing.”
- “The character development feels shallow and unengaging, making it hard to connect with the characters or feel invested in their growth.”
- “I expected more depth in character development, but it seems like the characters are just placeholders without any meaningful progression.”
emotional
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some players express a strong affection for the quests and overall experience, others feel that the story lacks depth and engagement, which detracts from the emotional impact. Additionally, concerns about graphics and gameplay mechanics suggest that improvements could enhance the emotional connection players have with the game.
replayability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players note that while the October 7th update has improved the game's overall playability, issues like lag during horseback riding and combat persist, affecting the overall experience. Despite these challenges, there is hope for future updates to enhance optimization and replayability.
- “The game is good, but I don't think it's fully optimized because the movement of my character isn't smooth. I hope in the next update the game becomes more playable.”
- “After the October 7th update, the game is somewhat more playable now, but it is still laggy at points, especially during horseback riding and sometimes during combat.”